The Old Vicarage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolton
The Old Vicarage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, BL1 7EQ
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Old Vicarage among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ← The Old Vicarage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Vicarage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Vicarage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2023 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Birtenshaw School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage
What is The Old Vicarage's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Old Vicarage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vicarage last inspected?
The Old Vicarage was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Vicarage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Vicarage compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Vicarage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Old Vicarage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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